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Beauty in Chains Synopsis
Dona Perfecta is a power in the small Spanish village of Orbajosa. Rosarita, a young relative of hers, has been promised in marriage since infancy to Pepe Ray Don Jose, a boy she has never even met. When she finally does meet him, however, she falls in love with him. Unfortunately he gets on the bad side of Dona Perfects and she determines to prevent the marriage and will stop at nothing--including murder--to accomplish that.
The Lure of Luxury Synopsis
Dale Aldis and John Coventry, who were sweethearts as children, meet again after the death of Dale's mother and discover that they are still in love. Dale, who has been raised in a convent, has not inherited her family's snobbish attitudes and therefore ignores the fact that John is the son of the town drunkard. Philip Leswing, the family attorney, returns from abroad and visits Dale at the old country house in which she spent her youth. Philip, enchanted with Dale, finally convinces her to give up John for a life of wealth and sophistication in the city. When Dale breaks her engagement to John, the young farmer begins to drink heavily, whereupon Dale realizes how much she loves him and asks his forgiveness. Seeing that her affections for John are sincere, Philip relinquishes his attachment to her.
"Beauty in Chains" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Lure of Luxury" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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Beauty in Chains